A mesmerizing journey inside the mind and life of a victim of dissociative identity disorder (DID). Christine Ducommun eloquently shares the story of her descent into madness, struggling to regain her sanity as five personalities who protected her from child abuse compete for control of her adult mind. Bouts of drinking, drug abuse, sexual escapades, theft and fraud—follow.

From his insight as a black police officer, as well as a community leader and church minister, Terrell Carter offers a constructive approach to addressing racism, societal divisions and police-community interaction—and points the way to a more hopeful future.

This fun and fact-filled book shows the teen and young adults how to select clothes, colors and accessories that look best on her; why a certain color makes her feel and look better than do others; how to choose a perfume that is the right scent for her; and, provides charts and checklists for being a smart shopper with this in mind.

This book shows you how to let your inner beauty shine through—things like the secrets of serenity, how to be cool under pressure, building your self-esteem, drawing security from loving others, setting goals and more.

This book covers important ground on how to best take care of your body so you look and feel your very best. Learn how to decide what weight is best for you; how to fuel your body and make smart choices when it comes to food, as well as weight loss.

A Primal Wisdom teaches that with a simple internal reboot we can synthesize both our competitive and cooperative impulses, find balance, and improve everything from relationships to job performance, even the economy and government. A masterful and entertaining book that offers a detailed road map to sound decision-making, internal logic, and a harmonious marriage of seemingly opposite drives.

Nutritionist and family expert Donna Schuller provides advice health and wellness including, the importance of eating right; exercise; why sleep restores the body; how dietary supplementation work; the paybacks of being honest with others; how wellness thoughts make you healthy; how to strive through hardship; the significance of loving others; the imperative of loving yourself and more.

Evelyn Williams of Maybelline Cosmetic fame possessed beauty, magnetism and allure that drove men crazy. With her was an enigmatic Danie King; together they created a media frenzy bar none—until jealousy and resentment led to stories of orgies, twisted sex, drugs, Mafia hits—and the mystery of the Maybelline Queen’s fiery death. An uncut version of that time and making of the Maybelline Prince.

A SUCCESS WORKBOOK FOR YOUNG ADULTS Chris Cucchiara shows young people, age 12-22, how to: Discover your passion and purpose; how to develop drive, ambition and determination; how to overcome limiting beliefs, fears, stress, and anger; feel more in control of your life; build your confidence and self-esteem.

“I want to be the thinnest, the…" With these words Abby Kelly encapsulates her 15-year bout with anorexia beginning at 14, describing how it took root in her psyche from onset to recovery, including how she fooled the many who tried to help her from dietitians to therapists, from one inpatient treatment center after another and how she finally got free from this life-threatening condition.

Tony Volpentest was born without hands and feet—a condition so rare it does not have a name. Doctors said he would never be able to walk without prosthetics or special accommodations; Tony proved them all wrong. In high school he took up the least likely sport for someone with­out feet—track. Through sheer will and perseverance he went from last place in every race to the pinnacle of his sport.

This novel is thriller murder mystery you won’t soon forget! Young boys are being killed and left in make-shift cages on the floor of the ocean. Their flesh is eaten by crabs and fish leaving their skeletons with no means of identifying them. But Homicide detective Eduardo “Eddie” Padilla, a Mexican-American who no longer follows the rules that govern other cops, is determined to solve the crimes!

This is a skill book for children, ages 5-12, to teach a 4-step process to help them learn a simple process to break a problem into manageable parts. Ideal for parents, educators and home schooled courses. Written for the child him/herself, kids are taught a step, given practice with how another young person solved it, and then get to help them apply a simple process to better manage problems.

Today the host of ORA TV’s Newsbreaker, and now calling Larry King her boss, Melissa McCarty worked her way up through the trenches of live television news. But she was also running away from her past, growing up in the roughest of neighborhoods, watching those she knew—including her brother—succumb to drugs, gangs, and violence.

Simple and concise, The Aspiring Actor’s Handbook is written for those wishing to consider pursuing an acting career. Veteran actresses Debbie Zipp and Molly Cheek have culled the wit and wisdom of a wide array of successful actors from Dee Wallace to Beth Grant, to bring aspiring actors the kind of mentoring perspective so many in the business wish they’d had when they were just starting out.

Returning Soldiers Speak is a moving collection of prose and poetry written by veterans of the military. Their stories are poignant, sometimes excruciatingly humorous, personal experiences span history from WWII to the Cold and Vietnam Wars, to the conflicts of the Persian Gulf, and even to little-known clandestine operations in remote corners of the globe.

Kendahl is looking forward to visiting her Grandmother, and wants to surprise her with a present. When Kendahl and her mother go the local garden store, she sees a picture of a gladiola and tells her mother that that’s what they should get for her Grandmother. Told to choose five bulbs, Kendahl picks what she thinks are five different colored gladiola bulbs—but she’s in for a surprise.

Don Brown dropped out of high school, put a promising baseball career on hold to join the Marines, when an accident smashed his knee and left him wheelchair-bound. Doctors said he’d never walk again. But while on morphine drip in surgery, Brown dreamed he’d graduated from Harvard and walked across the USA. He goes to do both! This book celebrates hope for those who need to reboot their lives.

The Hungarian Revolution forever changed the West’s perspective on Communism. The intensely interesting story of Vincent Szabo shows why the Hungarians eventually revolted against their government. Many make their way to America—and lead successful lives.

Forty years ago Millard Fuller and his wife Linda left behind their materialistic lifestyle and crumbling marriage to start over as missionaries in Zaire. On returning to Georgia, they founded Habitat for Humanity—as their Christian ministry, started building houses for the poverty-stricken. Fired by the International Board in 2005, they immediately founded The Fuller Center for Housing.

In the 17th century when being an artist was strictly for men; few female artists were accepted. This changed during the 1600’s with one of the most accomplished painters, Artemisia Gentileschi. Honored as the first woman to gain membership into the Florentine Accademia delle arti; her art was overshadowed by violence and a trial that transformed her into an icon of female liberation.

Pastor Greg Hunt had devoted nearly thirty years to congregational ministry, helping people experience God and find their way in life. Then came his own crisis of faith and calling. Alarmed, he tries an experiment that changes his life. A beautiful memoir, as well as a special section that is a study guide and workbook for those wishing to teach and or work through their own life points of stress.

When Toby steps into the path of a dog who bullies him, and shreds his beloved stuffed teddy-bear toy, we see the hurt feelings it creates. This beautifully illustrated book teaches kindness, respect, acceptance, and being considerate of others, including pets. A wonderful story to start discussions in ages 3 to 10.

Profit and prosper! Debra Kasowski shows you best ways to:Align with others to create relationships that matter, Monetize your message, Harness technology to developing your presence off and online, Become known as the expert, Harmoniously balance of your home and work life so that you can focus on giving your best—every day.

Do you believe in ghosts? Joseph Barnett didn’t until he became a school custodian in a midlife career change when working nights in a school, he’d be forced to confront his darkest fears. "Ghosts are part of my story," says Joe. "After you’ve seen one ghost, after you’ve looked a couple in the eye like I have, you believe. But that is just the half of my story…not all of my ghosts were dead."

Traveling can be an overwhelming experience fraught with delays, tension, and unexpected complications. Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, alone or with family or friends, there are things you can do to make your travels more enjoyable. Easy to implement tips for hassle-free travel; avoid extra costs and aggravations; how to stay safe, and how to fully enjoy each moment.

Toby is a big, brown, happy dog. Every week, his owner, Miss Charmaine takes him to visit and comfort children who are in the hospital. Follow Toby the service dog for a day, and see how he makes friends with the children, helps make them happy.

What goes on behind the scenes after an order is placed? Where does the food come from? What does it look like "back there"? How does it all work? From opening to closing time, children will have fun and their curiosity will be sparked as they explore and learn about what happens behind the scenes of eating in a restaurant. Informative and amusing, with a diverse, colorful cast of characters.

Divorce, or the end of any relationship, is a traumatizing event and can leave us bereft, feeling unmoored and empty. This book a balm for your broken heart will help you mend your fragility, rediscover your inner strength, and realize the transformative power inherent in this transition.

Every year on her birthday, Kendahl has the same wish: she wants a puppy of her own. But every year—at age four, and at age five—her mother tells her, “When you are older,” reminding her that owning a puppy is a big responsibility—and a lot of work. Finally, on her sixth birthday, Kendahl gets her wish.

Diagnosed with terminal cancer, when the Children's Wish Foundation asked 13-yr-old Maddison Babineau to select a "last wish," she told them she wanted help with changing the plight of orphaned children in an African village. In The Girl Who Gave Wish Away it details her remarkable and selfless request to provide hope and future to the village children who had filled her heart. A Special story.

A biography of Constantin Giurescu, Romania’s leading historian who in a war-torn Romania is confined to the notorious Sighet penitentiary. His diary was put in a glass jar, buried, then smuggled out by Dr. Paul E. Michelson—who does the FOREWORD for this book). An account from the turn of the century to the fall of Communism, the sellout of Eastern Europe and finally, the rise of modern Romania.

Beautiful, timeless short stories that have touched the lives of many..inspiring "parables" that show us its often how we choose to handle a situation infuses our lives with new meaning. These real life lessons--often passed on in subtle ways during "defining moments"-are genuine, potent and precious and can show us the path to greater tolerance, acceptance, kindness,forgiveness and grace.

A darling cat story about a “not at-all-a-cat-person” who comes home one day to find that a stray cat has decided to take up residency in his home. Reluctantly, he feeds the cat, and allows the cat to sleep on his bed. He begins to adore the cat, and comes to admire and respect her regal qualities, eventually naming the cat for an Abyssinian pharaoh, Abucodonozor. But the cat has a different idea.

A family, while at church, learns of their church’s efforts to “bring the spirit of Christmas” to a family in need. The couple and their children readily agree to help.And then, in a caravan to where everyone has gathered to deliver the items, they note that soon the caravan is heading toward their home: they were the family in need! A beautiful sentiment in the meaning of giving.

Best-selling author, and movie actor, John Rixey Moore explores the unexpected lessons learned in the strange but rich monasticism of forgotten men a brotherhood housed in crumbling medieval masonry, and, one shared in the dangerous rocky depths of the gold mine. An engaging adventure of discovery is full of unexpected surprises, a call to adventure that lives at the heart of human nature.

Skeptics and adherents alike will find Crutcher’s exploration of the science behind why the Law of Attraction works, a fascinating read. He detail¬s why human beings become what they think about. giving readers a practical, step-by-step analysis for how to harness their thoughts and emotions so that the Law of Attraction will benefit them in their pursuit of success.

This mesmerizing story takes us inside the secret world of voodoo as a healing practice, and sheds light on why it remains a mystery to most and shunned by many.Carolle Jean-Murat, MD, an intuitive healer, and the author of 3 previous award-winning books published in the U.S., Haiti, Mexico, Singapore, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, and the UK.

BASED ON A TRUE STORY : In one of history’s greatest ancient disasters, a Persian army of 50,000 soldiers was suffocated by a hurricane-force sandstorm in 525 BC in Egypt’s Western Desert. No trace of this conquering army, hauling huge quantities of looted gold and silver, has ever surfaced. This story is about the author’s intriguing search.

"A captivating story of international intrigue...and the abuses of
state power." -Al Stoffel, producer A 40 year lobbyist gets asked by former Muammar Qadhafi to help lift sanctions off Libya. Chasey goes to Libya, and when he returns, the Clinton Administration had him incarcerated...telling him that if he would assist in an assination plot, they'd let him out.

A profound odyssey of a young college graduate who enlists in the military to avoid being drafted, becomes a Green Beret Airborne Ranger,and is sent to Vietnam where he is plunged into high-risk, operations under contract to do CIA—work for which he was neither specifically trained nor psychologically prepared, yet for which he is ultimately highly decorated. A Pulitzer Prize entry.